Michael Draper

The appellant appealed a Statement of Account issued by the Chief Animal Welfare Inspector for the costs of caring for two horses removed from his property.

The appellant argued he should not be liable for costs after October 19, 2020, claiming one horse was healthy enough to be returned then.

The Animal Care Review Board found the appellant's claims speculative and confirmed the Statement of Account, ordering the appellant to pay $5,132.26 for the costs of care.

The appellant appealed the removal of her dog by an animal welfare inspector.

The inspector had issued a compliance order requiring the appellant to have the dog examined by a veterinarian due to concerns about the dog's poor physical condition and the appellant's admission that she was not feeding or watering the dog.

When the appellant failed to comply with the order, the dog was removed.

The Animal Care Review Board found that the inspector had reasonable grounds to issue the compliance order and that the removal was lawful.

The Board declined to return the dog to the appellant, finding no evidence that she was willing or able to provide the necessary lifelong veterinary care.